FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2022 APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS FOR
NEBRASKA BROADBAND BRIDGE PROGRAM
Lincoln, June 13, 2022 – The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) is now accepting applications for the
2022 Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program (NBBP)
funding year.
“We are excited to see what the second year of this
grant program brings,” said Cullen Robbins, Director
of the PSC’s Telecommunications Department. “With
$20 million in grant funding available, we would
encourage all interested parties to get their
applications in.”
The application and program guide are available on
the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program page of the
PSC website. Applicants must comply with all aspects
of the application package.
The deadline for applications to be filed is not later than
5 p.m., Friday, July 1. All filings must be submitted
electronically by email to <psc.broadband@nebraska.gov >.
Applications received will be posted to the Nebraska
Broadband Bridge Program page by Wednesday, July 6.
Created by the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act, the
NBBP provides grants to fund the deployment of broadband
networks in unserved and underserved areas of Nebraska.
The act allows public entities and private companies to enter
into a partnership to apply for grant funding.
During the 2021 NBBP grant cycle, the PSC received 76
applications, and awarded 61 grants, to 19 providers for a
total of $19.2 million.
Robbins said, “This program is all about expanding
broadband access across our state. We look forward to
helping achieve that goal by awarding new grants for
broadband construction.” ###
Contact:
Deb Collins- Media & Communications Mgr.
(402) 471-0226
deb.collins@nebraska.gov
